Lifestyle
I know it may not look any different to you, but I got my hair cut shorter than I’ve ever had it in YEARS! It was a longggg over due change 
!! I think I like it better but regardless, just needed a little CHANGE.
If you’re a HUGE creature of habit like me & afraid to try a color, a cut, lashes, a spray tan, etc, I hope this post inspires you to get out of your same ‘ol, same ‘ol and try something new for yourself! 
Just thought I’d share this because I’ve been asked…
I go to a local place (spray tan bar) to be spray tanned about once a week, but when I need a touch up, I’ve been using this product from Amazon. I like that it’s a mousse vs a spray but you still need to use a glove & mit to put it on. In my opinion, it doesn’t smell or feel sticky
. If any gets on my clothes from sweaty workouts, it just washes right out
It was 65 in Toledo today?!
It was so nice to be outside! I remember our days of working in an office & we hardly saw the light of day because it was dark in the morning & dark after work 
. We’d see our son maybe around 5 or 6.. sometimes as late as 7. I once thought it had to be that way. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way as long as you have the belief you can pursue the life you want and the courage & perseverance to see it thru.
What’s your go-to if you have just 30 minutes??
Today was not a typical Saturday bcuz it was alllllll about playing catchup with business! These last several days have been devoted to finalizing the last pieces of the move (we are 
% out FINALLY.. Matt says it’s official.. we’re hoarders ), projects & deliveries at our new house, closing on the house we moved out of, planning our Super Saturday, hosting my parents & celebrating my mom’s Birthday 
busy week! 
So I finally got to workout tonight & in less than 30minutes I busted out biceps, triceps & turbo!! 
There are days where life is ALL off balance & that’s not only OK, the imbalance is actually *necessary* for growth because it forces you to fall forward to find your balance again.
I’m very familiar with judgement from people that don’t know me & I do my best to ignore whispers, comments & looks 
I wear boots in warm weather 
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I wear makeup when I workout 
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I’m a former ballerina who lifts weights & does Crossfit 
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I married my 12-year old crush 
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I was able to have a baby against all odds . Built a multi million dollar fitness business on social media even though I’m NOT the fittest and I lack social skills
I’m saying this because I want you to take the chance even though everyone around you might be shaking their heads, judging or thinking… “good luck with THAT!”
Don’t let statistics or their opinions of you be the reason you don’t do what you want.
You only have one chance to give this life your best .
They aren’t walking in your shoes.
They don’t know your reasons or your drive.
Yes, be open minded, be smart, consider how your path will Impact your future , but take a chance as you might not get the chance again. It’s not a waste of time if you learn something 
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Believe in yourself more than anyone
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It’s not easy to fit in time for yourself ..time to workout, time to do your own thing … but you’ll be a happier mom if you do.
Plan a way to make it happen. It won’t always pan out but don’t feel guilty when it does.
Good laughs this summer with Dad, mom, Chalene & our younger brother Bill
So grateful for everything our parents taught us. I try to empower women every day because so many didn’t have that growing up.
If you’re a parent, I’m sure you realize those seemingly insignificant negative comments sometimes stick with a kid in the worst way & on the other hand, the seemingly insignificant POSITIVE comments can shape their future.
Being a parent is SO hard & we’re certainly NOT perfect, just putting it out there in case the reminder was needed 
Be kind. Refrain from the dirty look, the negative comment, the temptation to assume you know the situation, or the “why” behind someone’s actions.. *especially* when it’s someone you don’t know well. You never know what they’re dealing with or overcoming.
You with me? Feel free share if you agree.
Just a gut check 
Someone once commented “you can tell you’re sucking in” well..yahhhh, I always am contracting my abs in – it’s a good habit to contract your abs throughout your day! And yah, I contract when I look at myself in the mirror ..even when I’m all alone
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I say, let’s do what makes us feel good about ourselves & let’s not care what anyone thinks of that;they do not know our struggles & what we’ve overcome! I’m not trying to impress anyone but myself
I love this quote – what do you think?? 
